The Museum of Richmond can confirm that the theft of nine artefacts from its collection took place on 6th December, 2025. The historic pieces were on loan from St Mary Magdalene Church (part of Richmond Team Ministry) and Richmond Charities (Hickey’s Almshouses Chapel) and include precious items such as a pair of Charles II silver flagons, a William III Britannia silver tazza (cup), and a Charles II silver sideboard plate.

We are deeply saddened by this appalling act and are working closely with the local authorities and the police to provide our full support to the ongoing investigation. In parallel, we are reviewing our security procedures in partnership with lenders to ensure that all loaned items continue to receive the highest level of care and protection.

These historic pieces represent an important part of Richmond’s heritage, and their loss is felt profoundly by the Museum, Richmond Team Ministry, Richmond Charities and the community.

We urge anyone with information that may assist the investigation to contact the police.

We have provided a list of the stolen items in this press release.

The Museum of Richmond remains committed to safeguarding the heritage entrusted to us and will share further updates when we can.

CAD # 6752/8DEC
Reference Number – 01/8297284/25
art&antiques-scd6@met.police.uk

MEDIA CONTACT:
Gary Enstone
Curator and Executive Officer
curator@museumofrichmond.com 

Museum of Richmond
Old Town Hall
Whittaker Avenue
Richmond, TW9 1TP